[Reddit Hot Post] Thunder Bay discussion ranking for the past 24 hours (March 3, 2026)
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (March 3, 2026)
Sorted by popularity, including posts from the past 24 hours, total 13 entries (max 40). Comments are only shown for the top 10 posts.
1. City council identifies six potential designated encampment sites （ 125 ｜ 11 ｜ 57）
Original title:City identifies six potential sites for designated encampments
Featured comments:
- There shouldn't be designated encampment sites, especially when they had six years to figure this out. Kick these city council members out. Their hearts may bleed at their own expense. Not mine. (26)
EN: There shouldn’t be designated encampments sites, especially when they have had 6 years to figure it out. Get these city council members out of here. Their heart can bleed at their expense. Not mine. - The proposed location between Vickers and McKellar is absolutely terrible. A residential street backs onto it. (13)
EN: The proposed location between Vickers and McKellar Streets is absolutely terrible. A residential street backs onto it. - Didn't we just get a report that many shelter beds are empty? Sorry, if there are shelters, you don't need encampments. (12)
EN: Didn't we just have a report that many shelters beds were vacant? I'm sorry but if there's shelter space, you don't need encampments. - I have no confidence that designated encampments will be enforced. What if they don't want to move or keep returning to non-designated spots? (11)
EN: I'm not at all confident that a designated encampment will be enforced. What are we going to do if they don't want to move or continually return to the non-designated sites?
2. If I jog through the city with a katana, could I run into problems? （ 82 ｜ 0 ｜ 41）
Original title:Am I likely to encounter problems if I do a jog in the city with my katana?
Post summary:I don't know what talent suits this best. Very dull. But it makes me feel safe. The title is the question.
English excerpt (verified):
I dont know what flair is best for this. Its very dull. But it helps me feel safe. The title is the question.
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- As long as you understand that other people around you might not feel safe. If you're willing to impose your fears and insecurities on others so you can feel better, go ahead! ... (22)
EN: As long as you understand that other people probably won't feel safe around you. If you are comfortable with imposing your own fears and insecurities onto others so you can feel a little better, then go for it!... - If you have to ask, it's a bad idea. "Hello police, there's a strange man with a sword running down the street" congratulations, you can now have an interesting conversation with dozens of police officers, and your sword will be confiscated and destroyed. Also, self-defense weapons are illegal in Canada. If you tell them you're carrying it for self-defense, you could be charged. (10)
EN: If you have to ask, it's a bad idea. "Hello police there's a strange man with a sword running down the street" Congrats, you now get to have a fun conversation with a couple dozen police officers and your sword confiscat - If we happen to meet, I might have to duel you at dawn. (7)
EN: I might have to duel you at dawn if we happen to cross paths. - Most ronin carry a katana or some bladed weapon when they go out. (6)
EN: Most Ronin never leave the house without a katana or a few bladed weapons.
3. Bryan Adams concert （ 68 ｜ 6 ｜ 31）
Original title:Bryon Adams Concert
Post summary:For those who have been to a Bryan Adams concert in Thunder Bay, tickets haven't been released yet, what is the price range? Also, if you've seen him before, what do you think of his show?
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For those who been to bryan adams concert here in thunder bay As tickets not released yet What would be range of price for tickets? Also if you been before what did you think of his show?
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- Byron Adams (Bryan) is a Canadian icon and great entertainer. I'm sure this show will be great for those who like his music. That said, Ticketmaster and the auditorium can go f*** themselves for charging exorbitant ticket fees. (7)
EN: Byron Adams (Brian) is a Canadian icon and a great entertainer. I'm sure this show is going to be great for those who enjoy his music. That said, Ticketmaster and the auditorium can go fuck themselves for charging exorbi - It's a stripped-down version of his music, he plays acoustic guitar, possibly with a pianist. (6)
EN: It is a stripped down version of his music with him on the acoustic guitar and probably accompanied by a piano player. - From the ads, it seems like a solo acoustic show, but every other venue has his full band. (5)
EN: From the ads it looks like this is a solo acoustic show but every other venue is getting his full band. - Fan club presale happened this morning. Limited seats. Total price for basic seats (non-VIP etc.) was $186 with change. (2)
EN: Fanclub presale was this morning. Limited seating. All-in in price on basic seating (not VIP etc) was $186 and change.
4. If you had 48 hours in Thunder Bay in winter, what would you do? (Restaurants, places open daily, things to see, anything) （ 65 ｜ 13 ｜ 26）
Original title:If you had 48 hours in Thunder Bay in the winter, what would you do? (Restaurants, things that are open every day, things to see, anything)
Featured comments:
- The conservatory is open, a walk in a warm tropical environment on a dull day (21)
EN: The Conservatory is open, it’s warm and tropical to walk through on a dreary day - 48 hours, tough. Now, the sea lion at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is incredible. Because of the cold, we have thick ice, so you can walk on the ice to the sea lion. It's a good half-day adventure (drive, walk, photos, etc.) For dinner, if you don't like Tomlin subdivision or Tomlin itself, if you like Italian, I'd say Giorgio's, absolutely top-notch. If you like skiing and do a night skiing adventure at Baldy! Skating at the marina is also cool. The conservatory. (11)
EN: 48 hours, tough one. Right now, Sea Lion at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is unbelievable. With the cold we have very thick ice so you can walk the ice to sea lion. That’s a good half day adventure (Drive, walk, Photos - I have 48 hours in Thunder Bay every 48 hours (5)
EN: I have 48 hours in Thunder Bay every 48 hours - Tilted Turret? Pinball and beer? (4)
EN: Tilted Turret? Pinball and beer?
5. Does anyone know what happened near Author and Walsh? （ 58 ｜ 18 ｜ 20）
Original title:Does anyone know what happened near Author and Walsh?
Post summary:I'm nosy, just curious what happened, does anyone know whose fault it was?
English excerpt (verified):
I’m be nosy and just curious what happened and if anyone knows who at fault?
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- Maybe if we had barricades on the road this wouldn't happen? (18)
EN: Maybe if we had lines on the roads this wouldn't have happened? - That photo is Arthur and Euclid, a few blocks from Walsh. (12)
EN: That photo is Arthur and Euclid, several blocks from Walsh. - Arthur and Euclid is an intersection waiting for an accident to happen. Eastbound traffic has a left-turn lane to turn into the Metro. Westbound traffic has a double yellow line in the center lane at the Euclid intersection, so traffic turning left from Arthur onto Euclid should turn from the left lane, not the center lane. Nobody cares, people turn left onto Euclid from the center lane designated for oncoming traffic. This time of year, these (8)
EN: Arthur and Euclid is an intersection waiting for an accident to happen. Traffic heading east has a left turn lane to turn into Metro. Westbound traffic has a double yellow line on the centre lane for the Euclid intersect - I guess the Mayflower truck had trouble, right next to the bus. Did the bus tip over? (3)
EN: I’m gonna guess it’s the Mayflower truck that is at fault, being right beside the bus like that. Did it sideswipe the bus?
6. Ont. man charged with stunt driving after going 104 km/h in a 60 km/h zone （ 42 ｜ 20 ｜ 11）
Original title:Ont. man charged with stunt driving after clocked going 104 km/h in 60 km/h zone
Post summary:A 49-year-old Thunder Bay man faces stunt driving charges after being stopped by OPP in a 60 km/h zone on Chippewa Road. His vehicle was impounded for 14 days and his license suspended for 30 days.
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A 49-year-old Thunder Bay man faces stunt driving charges after OPP stopped him travelling 104 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Chippewa Road. His vehicle was impounded for 14 days and licence suspended for 30.
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7. 3 Toronto friends to row 8,000 km across Canada without rest （ 32 ｜ 16 ｜ 8）
Original title:3 Toronto friends set to paddle 8,000 km across Canada with no rest days
Featured comments:
- Rowing across Saskatchewan will be a big trick ;) (5)
EN: Paddling across Saskatchewan is going to be quite a trick ;) - Anyone want to bet on when they give up (2)
EN: Anyone wanna take bets on when they give up
8. NM Paterson （ 30 ｜ 10 ｜ 10）
Original title:NM Paterson
Post summary:I remember an office building in Fort William with "NM Paterson" on it. Where exactly was that building? What was it used for? I ask because I'm reading a book called "The Paterson Fleet" which seems to be about ships owned by a man named NM Paterson. Was this the company headquarters? If so, is it still?
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I remember in the past an office building somewhere in Fort William that said NM Paterson on it. Where exactly was this building and what was it for? The reason I ask is because I’m looking at a book called the Paterson Fleet and it seems it’s about ships owned by a fellow named NM Paterson. Was this the corporate head
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- https://preview.redd.it/l8p2ct0ngqmg1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7edbdb32f9283017e69482714478895b480f5eb6 Could be this. Not sure about the building's history, but it's now the main office of TBT Engineering (4)
EN: https://preview.redd.it/l8p2ct0ngqmg1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7edbdb32f9283017e69482714478895b480f5eb6 Could be this one. Not sure of the history on the building but it’s TBT Engineering’s main office now - The Paterson family still owns ships and still lives in Thunder Bay. I see the sons at the golf course in summer, nice guys. Not really into charity now, just enjoying all their money (3)
EN: The Patterson family still own ships and still live in Thunder Bay. I see the sons at the golf course in the summer good people. Don’t really work mostly philanthropy now and enjoying all their money - Most of the building is used by TBT Engineering, but I believe the Paterson Foundation also has offices there. 1918 Young Street, downstream from the James Street swing bridge. In the 90s, they had a ship moored there for a few years; I think it was the Queedoc. Recently, the dock was used to dismantle the James Whalen. (3)
EN: The bulk of the building is used by TBT Engineering, but I believe the Patterson Foundation maintains an office there as well. 1918 Yonge Street, just downstream of the James Street Swing Bridge. In the 90s they had a sh - If you're talking about Paterson Hall, it's a nursing residence that became office space for McKellar Hospital. That's where Shopper's is now, corner of Arthur and Vickers. (2)
EN: If your talking about Paterson Hall it was a nursing residence later turned office space for Mckellar Hospital. It was where the shoppers is now, corner of arthur and vickers.
9. Martial arts gyms in town （ 16 ｜ 8 ｜ 4）
Original title:Fighting Gym in town
Post summary:Hi, I was wondering if there are any wrestling/boxing gyms in Thunder Bay. I looked at the Frontier, but they only have one or two classes a week.
English excerpt (verified):
Hello, I was wondering if there are any wrestling/boxing gyms in Thunder Bay. I looked at leading edge but they only do 1 or 2 classes a week for each.
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- Newfie's bar on Saturday nights (6)
EN: Newfies Pub on a Saturday night
10. Hudson Street development （ 14 ｜ 14 ｜ 0）
Original title:Hudson St development
Post summary:Does anyone know what happened to the housing being built at Hudson and Huron? The construction has been very slow, and now it seems finished, but they've been vacant for months. Saw appliances being moved in late summer, but no one lives there yet.
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Does anyone know what’s happening with the housing being built at Hudson and Huron? It’s been so slow moving to get the buildings up and now they seems done but they’ve been vacant for months. Saw appliances being moved in at the end of summer and no one is living there yet.
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11. Coming to the area （ 13 ｜ 5 ｜ 4）
Original title:Traveling to the area
Post summary:I might be traveling to the area next year. What places should I avoid? Any good places to see? Restaurant recommendations would be appreciated.
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I may be traveling to the area next year. Any areas to avoid? And any nice places to see? Restaurants recommendations would be appreciated.
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12. Doctors accepting new patients （ 10 ｜ 0 ｜ 5）
Original title:Drs taking on new patients
Post summary:Besides PAHC, are there any other doctors/places accepting new patients? Tried to go there today, ended up leaving because I and seven other cars were circling for parking. Also, I don't think my car would fit there without issues
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Any drs/places taking new patients other than pahc? Tried to go there today, ended up leaving as there's me and seven other vehicles driving in circles looking for parking. Besides, dont think my vehicle would fit in there without issue
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13. Any DJ/EDM producers in town? （ 8 ｜ 2 ｜ 3）
Original title:DJs/EDM producers in town?
Post summary:Hey, I really enjoy making cool mixes and remixing songs. I produce all kinds of EDM/electronic stuff and was wondering if there are any groups or individuals who want to chill and collaborate on some music. Feel free to PM me too.
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Yo, I'm really into making cool mixes and remixing songs. I make all kinds of EDM/electronic stuff and was wondering if there are any groups or individuals looking to chill and collab on some music. Feel free to PM me too.
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